Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy has called for the use of paper ballots instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), citing the need to uphold democracy. This stance comes weeks after the recent election defeat of his party, YSRCP. Reddy's call has sparked a heated debate, with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) and Jana Sena countering his position. Critics have pointed out that Reddy supported EVMs in 2019 when he won the elections. The debate over EVMs versus paper ballots has intensified, with Reddy arguing that globally, paper ballots are preferred for maintaining electoral integrity.
VIDEO | "In 2019, he (YS Jagan Mohan Reddy) did not think of ballot paper, now he wants to move to ballot paper after losing the (Andhra Pradesh Assembly) election. I think his mind is not working properly... In next election, YSRCP will not even be in existence, he has already… https://t.co/CxiHlDXMij
Jagan Mohan Reddy bats for Paper ballots & criticises EVMs
Expressing doubt on the genuineness of the EVMs, YSRCP president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has advocated for the paper ballot system, reports @GvrSubba https://t.co/hZFwrlbSg7
After Andhra Pradesh poll debacle, Jagan Mohan Reddy bats for paper ballots; TDP, Jana Sena counter YSRCP chief. Watch this report. #6PMPrime | @Akshita_N https://t.co/FD3g3xpClO
Opposition questions EVM again 'Paper ballot used in polls across world. We must move towards it to uphold democracy': Former AP CM Jagan Mohan Reddy Jagan Mohan Reddy won elections in 2014, he did not complain about EVMs: @RajeevRC_X tells @MohitBhatt90 @prathibhatweets… https://t.co/LxibGACbvJ
VIDEO | “In 2019, when he (Jagan Mohan Reddy) won the election, he said that EVMs are great. Now when he lost the election, he says that it has to be paper ballots. You will have to take a stand,” says TDP spokesperson Jyothsna Tirunagari on Andhra Pradesh former CM Jagan Mohan… https://t.co/Bhyk4OJtwf
#YSJaganMohanReddy, former Chief Minister of #AndhraPradesh, said that it was necessary for "upholding the true spirit of our democracy," that #ballotpapers be used instead place of Electronic Voting Machines (#EVMs) Read more https://t.co/zjrNZ0MhlS https://t.co/nRuNOkWCFl
Now, Jagan Reddy doubts the #EVM. Clearly a predictable position of all losers for decades since introduced. This stance can be taken seriously only if those creating doubt give up their existing seats and governments to bring real and moral pressure. https://t.co/nA784KRO1K
After row over Elon Musk's EVM remark, former AP CM Jagan Mohan Reddy bats for paper ballots, says, 'Globally, paper ballots used, not EVMs. Must move towards upholding democracy'. These days, it has become fashionable for leaders like Jagan Mohan Reddy to put the blame on the… https://t.co/vBAkazyHrl
Weeks After Andhra Rout, Jagan Reddy Backs Ballot Voting In #EVM Debate Read Here: https://t.co/gl5qEHoHKL https://t.co/BZq6wFTTK9
After poll debacle, @YSRCParty chief @ysjagan bats for paper ballots in place of EVMs. In response, @JaiTDP shares old video of Jagan supporting EVM in 2019, when he won elections. Ironically, in 2019, @ncbn had stopped short of blaming EVMs for rout https://t.co/fWJOfw0UOI
Big Jagan vs. TDP war of words over EVMs | TDP hits back at Jagan over backing paper ballot | @Journo_Abdul brings us more details #IndiasAgenda #BallotPaper #TDP #EVM | @snehamordani https://t.co/GtbO7NHwsK
#BreakingNews | Former Andhra Pradesh CM Jagan Mohan Reddy shares his views on #EVM vs Paper Ballot row @swastikadas95 @anjalipandey06 https://t.co/rUSkrOSHzW
Ex-Andhra CM Jagan backs paper ballots over EVMs #EVM #FirstUp #ITVideo | @AishPaliwal https://t.co/QFbrw8MrPZ
#EVMDebate If they (Cong) believe that EVMs are scams, then they should resign from the 99 seats or any other seats they obtained through EVMs. Do the right thing...: @ARanganathan72 BJP was always saying 'abki baar 400 paar'. If they could manipulate EVMs, they would have… https://t.co/cO9ZQW8UQM